Welcome to Department of Social Sciences
About
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The Department of Social Sciences was established in 1993 with Economics, Political Science and Public Administration and expanded with Psychology, Mass communication & Journalism in 2013. They conduct various academic and non-academic activities to provide students a holistic development through healthy interaction between society and state.
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The department of Psychology has a laboratory equipped with a multitude of psychological testing tools
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The Snehitha counseling center, a part of the Psychology department, is always open for students who need a safe space to share their concerns.
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The department of Mass Communication is well furnished with state of the Art Production Studio where students are trained to create short documentaries. The sound proof studio is furnished with latest technology of green mat chroma for remodelling backgrounds.
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In our department, teaching is not only a profession but a passion. It has an outstanding academic track record of securing gold medals and university ranks from Osmania University. Each and every faculty member interacts well with students and motivates them to pursue higher education. Faculty members identify the learners’ needs through assessment tests and interaction. Steps are taken to explore the hidden talent and originality among students. The department encourages student projects, arranges guest lectures by eminent professors and scientists from national laboratories, and also organizes field trips on a regular basis.
- BA E.P.P ( Economics, Political Science, Public Administration)
- BA E.P.CA(Economics, Political Science,Computer Applications)
- BA P.P.ML (Political Science, Public Administration ,Modern Language (English Literature))
- BA M.P.ML (Mass Communication, Psychology, Modern Language (English Literature))
Programs Offered
Objectives
- To mould young women into conscious, rational and responsible citizens
- To inculcate the values of social responsibility, justice, truth and love
- To train them as per industry requirements
- To train them for higher studies and research
Research & Projects
- Mrs. Aarthi Deepak and Dr. B. Susitna, published a Book chapter titled ‘Environmental Sustainability: Integrating Environmental Awareness and Sustainability in Higher Education’ in the Book titled NEP 2020 & Higher Education / Center of Research, Edited by Prof. Bharat Joshi, Prof. Satisparkash Shukla, Prof. Sanjay Gupta, Prof. Viral Jadav, Page No.: 90- 102 (Chapter 10), March, 2025, ISBN: 978-81-944249-9-4 published by Indian Institute of Teacher Education, A state public university established by Govt. of Gujarat, India
- Mrs. Aarthi Deepak published a Book chapter in E- Book Chapter titled Indian Knowledge System-Role of Civil Society in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals at 2-Day International Conference on ‘Discovering New Horizons for Sustainable Development, org by Dept. of Physical science & Internal Quality Assurance Cell in Collaboration with Council for green Revolution (CGR) Environmental 28th March, 2025, ISBN: 978-93-49022-39-3, Page no 140, Paramount Publishing House, Kukatpally Hyderabad.
- Mrs. K. Malathi Devi (Dept of Economics) presented a paper titled “Insolvency Reforms under IBC" in the “International Conference on Recent Trends in Commerce, Management, Arts, Humanities, IT, Mathematics, and Statistics, "organized by IQAC of Villa Marie Degree College for Women, Hyderabad held on August 31st, 2024.
- On 23 March 2024 Mrs Aarthi faculty dept. of Political Science contributed Book chapter For Copd-19 as Disaster Social Vulnerability and Risk- Covid-19 and Migrating Labour and their Returns to their Homes: Issues and Challenges Analysis: ISBN=978-93- 95606-80-80-6 Published by Global Publishing House India Assam.
- On 20 December,2023: Ms. Aarthi co-authored a book chapter along with Dr. Sreedevi, Dr. Susmitha Book chapter under title NEP-2020 Shaping New Education System- Integration of Indian Knowledge System in Curriculum-Page-139-BFC-2023, Publications ISBN- 935-99- 231-84, 935-99-231-85
Events
The Department of Mass Communication & Journalism at St.Pious X Degree & PG College for Women organised a one-day workshop titled “AI Tools and Techniques in Media” on the 31st of July 2025 was supported by Data Beats, Google, Asian Development Bank & AVPN.
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The Department of Social Sciences at St. Pious X College, in association with the NGO WASSAN (Watershed Support Services and Activities Network), organized an impactful and educational workshop on Towards Water- Positive & Zero Waste Campuses on July 4th, 2025. The primary objective of this initiative was to create awareness among students about environmental challenges and equip them with practical knowledge to adopt sustainable living practices.
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The Department of Social Sciences in collaboration with the Department of Business Management has organized a National Seminar on Mission to Vision: Addressing the Issues and Challenges of India's $5 Trillion Economy sponsored by ICSSRon 11th & 12th March 2025.
The Mass Communication and Journalism department screened a documentary on September 27, 2024, exploring significant social, cultural, or political issues, and promoting critical thinking and media literacy.
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Telugu Cinema: The Department of Mass Communication & Journalism organized a Film promotional Event for the upcoming Telugu Film “ITLU MI CINEMA” on 19th June 2024. The event was conducted at the Auditorium with UG students of BA, BBA and B.Com attending it. Mr. Kapil Deev was the resource person for this event..
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The department of Mass Communication & Journalism in collaboration with the Dept of Mass Communication of St.Francis Degree & PG College For Women organized a Guest lecture on Media Theories and Unmasking Misconceptions.
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A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Public Relations Society of India Hyderabad Chapter (PRSCI) on 23rd August 2024
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It will facilitate a formal agreement for the smooth functioning of the activities and sessions to enhance a Public relations and communication specific mind-set among the students of the Public Relations and Corporate Communications.
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Ms. A. Sravanthi from the Public Administration Department attended a five-day national-level Faculty Development Program on Enhancing Academic and Research Competence for Professional Excellence from 10-14 June 2024.
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On September 23, 2024, the Economics department welcomed a distinguished guest speaker for a lecture, providing students with valuable perspectives on economic theories and practices with Gopinath Vedula from London School of Commerce and I.T, Regents College.
Field Trip
- The Students of Public Administration Department visited the Panchayati Raj Institution on September 28th, 2024.
- The Students of Mass Communication & Journalism Department visited the Siasat Daily Publication and Siasat TV on September 21, 2024.
Student Centric Activities
- 7 Students from II and III MPML attended as Interns for a Program on the occassion of first Anniversary of HYDRAA , organized by Indfame at Ravindra Bharati Auditorium.
- I MPML - 12 Students participated in a Debate Competition in American corner at St.Francis Degree & PG College for Women based on the series of America 250 Freedom series
- Twenty-four students from the Mass Communication and Journalism department, II and I MPML, were offered paid internships by INDFAME, CEO Dhassyam Geetha Bhascker Ma'am, on 28th October 2024.
- Students from the Mass Communication department, including Poosa Divyani Anand, Gandem Pooja, Vootukuri Yogitha Goud, Merin Sunny, Velpula Swaroopa Rani, Sololla Gayathri Yadav, Lunavath Lavanya, and Gaddam Akshaya, participated in the INDFAME Internship program on 26th and 27th September 2024.
- Students from the Mass Communication department, including Bandi Harsha, D.S.L. Laasya, E. Samrta Nidhi, and others, participated in a paid internship at Vignan Nizampet School as Art Facilitator Interns, assisting in the conduction of art courses for school students, organized by INDFAME on 6th and 7th August 2024.
- Six III BA MPML students from the Mass Communication department, including Kankarla Sneha, Kavya Siriparapu, Sri Rekha, and others, attended a paid internship at Sri Chaitanya Vidyalaya, Domalguda, organized by INDFAME, CEO Geetha Bhascker, on 11th and 12th July 2024.
- Harsha Bandi, Laasya a III MPML student from the Mass Communication department, participated in a Boot Camp on “Unlock the Power of Public Relations and Communication”
- The Department of Public Administration welcomed a guest speaker on August 31, 2024, for a lecture that offered valuable perspectives and insights on public administration and governance by Dr. Mohan Rao from Railway Degree College.
- Students from the Public Administration department, including Ms. Leela Samhitha, Ms. Sri, Ms. Shalini, and others, attended a two-day offline workshop on "Innovation in Research Methodology in Social Sciences" at Osmania University on 28th and 29th August 2024.
- Students from the Public Administration department, including Ms. Leela Samhitha, Ms. Sri, Ms. Shalini, and others, attended a two-day offline workshop on "Innovation in Research Methodology in Social Sciences" at Osmania University on 28th and 29th August 2024.
- The Public Administration department's club activity, "Classification Challenge," took place on July 22, 2024, engaging students in a problem-solving exercise that promotes critical thinking and analytical skills.
Guest Lectures:
- The Department of Public Economics arranged a guest lecture on “Sustainable Development goals (SDGs) in India: Challenges and Opportunities for Equitable Growth” as on 25.07.25
Faculty Centric Activities
- A.Sravanthi, faculty, dept.of Public Administration attended a 6 Day short term course on Indian Knowledge System under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Course ( MM-TTC) of University Grants Commission (UGC) organised by MM-TTC, Central University of Kerala , from 18 -24 June 2025
Club Activities
Achievements
Faculty Achievements
- Mrs. Malathi Devi Faculty Department of Economics was awarded with Exceptional Leadership Outstanding Achievement award on 9th March 2023.
- Ms. Sravanthi Akarapu Department Of Public Administration has successfully completed a Certificate course on Adaptive Design for Learning (ADL), a professional certificate course of the Ateneo de Manila Institute for the Science and Art of Learning and Teaching (SALT Institute), from 4th July to 30th September, 2022.
- Mrs. Aarthi Deepak Faculty Department of Political Science has successfully completed a Certificate course on Enhancing soft skills and personality Development with a Consolidated score of 67% , Organized by NPTEL – AICTE from 8th February- 24th April 2022.
- Ms. Sravanthi Aakarapu Faculty Department of Public Administration has successfully completed a Certificate course on Enhancing soft skills and personality Development with a Consolidated score of 65% , Organized by NPTEL – AICTE from 8th February- 24th April 2022.
- Mrs. Malathi Devi,Head Dept. of Economics was awarded "Distinguished Teacher Award" on 5th September, 2021 by Rotary Club for Excellence in the field of teaching.
- E-Content for EMRC, OU Ms. V. Beulah Vennela, under the guidance of Dr. Swathi, BOS, OU, is a part of the 10 member team appointed by the Telangana State Government to develop E-Content through EMRC, OU for BA Sem 3 & Sem 1 Psychology for online classes. As per schedule given, E-Content has been developed for Sem 3 Psychology.
- V. Beulah Vennela, Department of Psychology has received an Appreciation Letter for rendering her services as a Faculty member for M.Sc Psychology prison inmates from the Superintendent of Prison, Cherlapally for the year 2018-19 & 2019-2020 ( 1st and 2nd year students ).
Student Achievements
- J.Shreya from BA MPML has Qualified GATE Entrance Exam in Psychology March 2025
- Ms.SaiShivani from BA MPML has qualified the UGC- NET and secured admission to the Ph.D Programme in Indian Knowledge system Psychology at IIT Mandi. She is currently pursuing her research there in January 2025.
- B. Harsha from BA MPML has been awarded as the Meritorious student in Mass Communication & Journalism by the Public Relation Society of India in April 2024
- Ms.Lenivya and Ms. Naga Jyothifrom BA EPP attended the Youth Assembly in Hyderabad. Representing St.Pious X Degree & PG College for Women at the event in March 2024.
- Ms. Madhu Veechika from BA MPML has qualified the UGC- NET and secured admission to the Ph.D Programme in Mass Communication at IIT Guwahati. She is currently pursuing her research there in December 2023
- Studunts of BA EPP secured Second prize and the Best Prime Minister award in National youth Parliament organized by The Xavier board of higher education (Tamil Nadu) In Collaboration with Fatima college ( autonomous) Madurai ,Tamil Nadu in April 2022
- MS. Bheemreddyshravika from BA EPP got selected from India to participate in the first ever Gandhi King Scholarly student exchange Initiative sponsored by the Government of United States in June 2021
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MS. AkulaVaishnavi from BA EPP received certificate of appreciation from United states Department of States, Bureau of Culture and Education on completion of study of US Institutes in Women’s leadership in July 2019
Labs and other facilities:
- The Snehitha counseling center, a part of the Psychology department, is always open for students who need a safe space to share their concerns.
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The department of Mass Communication is well furnished with state of the Art Production Studio where students are trained to create short documentaries. The sound proof studio is furnished with latest technology of green mat chroma for remodelling backgrounds.
Faculty Members
HOD
M.A Political Science, M.A. Hindi & English, M.Com, M.ED
aarthideepak2016[at]gmail.com
aarthideepak22[at]stpiouscollege.org
M.A. (Economics)
malathidevi[at]stpiouscollege.org
economics.dept[at]stpiouscollege.org
M.A Public Administration,B.Ed,TS-SET,(Ph.D)
sravanthi.a[at]stpiouscollege.org
publicadministration.dept[at]stpiouscollege.org
M.A.Mass Communication,UGC-NET
masscom.dept[at]stpiouscollege.org
M.A Psychology
psychology.dept[at]stpiouscollege.org